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Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $14,245

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $13,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $13,967

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $12,249

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220102010
ModelRioMalibuMalibu
TrimLX2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $13,400 $25,175 $26,955
Base Invoice $13,145 $23,916 $25,607
Floor mats 95    
HFV6 Engine Package   1,795  
3.6L V6     1,595
Floor mats 72    
HFV6 Engine Package   1,580  
3.6L V6     1,404
Options (change) 95 1,795 1,595
Options (change) 72 1,580 1,404
Destination 750 720 720
Total Price $14,245 $27,690 $29,270
Total Invoice $13,967 $26,216 $27,731

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,463
Model Year201220102010
ModelRioMalibuMalibu
TrimLX2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4252hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)29/37 MPG17/26 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15225/50-18225/50-18
Total Price$14,245$27,690$29,270
Adjustments for Features0-5,055-6,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$14,245$22,635$22,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$15
Total Invoice$13,967$26,216$27,731
Adjustments for Features0-4,786-6,272
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$13,967$21,430$21,459
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$29

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201220102010
ModelRioMalibuMalibu
TrimLX2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Cruise control $150$150
Power front side windows $250$250
Power locks $275$275
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote keyless entry $225$225
Remote start $150$150
Sunshade, rear  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
USB port$25 $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass $0$0
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer$150  
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$595$5,650$7,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,055$6,620
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,786-6,272

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122010
ModelRioMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in112.3 in
Length171.9 in191.8 in
Width67.7 in70.3 in
Height57.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,403 lb.3,680 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.4 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.1 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

HFV6 Engine Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance steering system (optional)250No
225/50R18 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
1000Yes
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested65039%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
1000Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%

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